A pilot, a mistress, and two searches.  In April of 2021 a 13-year old girl came forward to report horrific sexual abuse at the hands of 30-year-old Maggie Ybarra and 40-year-old Michael Hendricks. The investigation into the sexual abuse case uncovered the murder of 32-year-old Kensie Renee Aubry who had been reported missing from Kansas City, Missouri. Resources and tips for keeping your children safe...

A stranded car, a sleeping toddler, and a bitter divorce. On November 6th of 2011 29-year-old Julia Biryukova, strapped her two-year-old son, Sky, in the backseat of her 1998 Acura.  She was headed to Overlake Hospital. But, according to Julia, the car ran out of gas on 112th Avenue. She went for help but when she returned Sky was gone. Investigators soon learned that nothing about the toddler’s disappearance was as it seemed. If you have any information about the disappearance of Sky...

It’s my last week off for Christmas and Kim with A Million Other Choices Podcast is filling in again with the stories of Jill Stuchenko, Cyntha Maas, Natasha Montgomery and Loren Leslie. We all know the names of many serial killers - but can we name the victims? One of Canada's youngest killers, Cody Legebokoff, was caught by chance and left a wake of destruction to families in his path. Every victim, no matter their lifestyle or station in life deserves justice and is loved and missed and...

I’m off for Christmas but have no fear because Kim with A Million Other Choices Podcast is here with the case of Donna Jones in Ottawa, Canada.  "Why doesn't she just leave?" The mythical question regarding domestic violence we've all probably asked ourselves at some point. Donna's brutal murder highlights trauma bonding. A Million Other Choices on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-million-other-choices/id1579267886?i=1000604917742 On...

A knock at the door, handwritten notes, and 44 days of surveillance. In November of 2019,  34-year-old Amber Aiaz and her daughter, 13-year-old Melissa Fu vanished from their apartment in Irvine, California. Amber’s husband, Cheng claimed a Chinese couple in their 40’s knocked on the door, sprayed him in the face with a substance that rendered him unconscious for hours and abducted Amber and Melissa. As the investigation into the disappearance progressed, detectives uncovered lies that may...

A burglary, Freddy Krueger, and a surprise confession.  In September of 1993 23-year-old Richard Djerf systematically tortured and murdered four members of the Luna Family; 46-year-old Albert Luna Senior, 40-year-old Patricia Luna, 18-year-old Rochelle Luna and five-year-old Damien. Djerf intended to commit a fifth murder that night but Albert Luna Senior intervened. Richard Djerf blamed the murders on a dispute with the Luna’s eldest son. But what investigators discovered was far more...

Abuse allegations, a text message, and a dark history. In October of 2018 Heather Gardner dropped off her healthy, happy, 11-week-old baby boy, Benson Xiong off with babysitter, Marissa Tietsort.  She never could have imagined that would be the last time she would see her son alive. An investigation would uncover a pattern and history of abuse that was more disturbing than anyone knew. For resources and tips on how to spot abuse and safeguard your children...

I’m off this week! Thankfully, Mama Margot from Military Murder is here with the case of Ronald Gene Simmons. Ronald Gene Simmons was a Navy Veteran and Air Force retiree who went on to commit the worst family mass murder in the history of the United States… Want more Military Murder? Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/military-murder/id1485570562 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oZJbyMZigSvvYVzknNzor?si=Qt6urYY4QjmvclH9JbryWw Follow on social: YouTube:...

A missing girl, two confessions, and a search that spanned decades. On November 27th, 1985, 12-year-old, Martha Jean Lambert was walking home from a neighbor’s house on Kerry Lynn Road. Hours later when her mother returned home, Martha Jean was nowhere to be found. Everyone told a different story and despite two confessions so many questions remain. What really happened to Martha Jean Lambert? If you have any information about the disappearance of Martha Jean Lambert, contact the Saint...

A plan, a train ride, and an unexplained death. In September of 2016, 28-year-old Marina Placensia, her boyfriend, Angelo Mantych and their children were moving from Racine, Wisconsin. The family of six boarded a train in Wisconsin and just before they arrived in Denver, Marina was found deceased in her seat. Her death was originally ruled undetermined. It took seven long years for investigators to discover what really happened to Marina.  If you or someone you know is suffering from...

A confession, a stray bullet, and a jaw dropping moment in court. After investigators arrested Michael Dixon, he confessed that he had shot Jim Whitaker. At first he claimed the shooting was accidental. But his story changed…repeatedly, each re-telling more dramatic than the last. And at his eventual trial, one witness left the courtroom stunned. Today’s episode is sponsored by: Beam Get Beam's best-selling Dream Powder, and save up to 50% for a limited time when you go...

A roommate, a 60-inch TV, and a cabin in the woods.  In July of 2023 56-year-old Jim Whitaker vanished from his home in South Bloomingville, Ohio.  The last person to see him was a man named Michael Dixon, who had been living with Jim since he had no place to go. Michael claimed he had found a note in the house and that Jim had just up and left. But the truth was more sinister than any one imagined. Today’s episode is sponsored by: Green Chef: The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well Save 60%...

An accusation, a shooting, and a shocking sentence. For over 17 years Shanteari Weems owned and operated Lil Kids Kastle Daycare along with her friend in Owings Mills, Maryland. In 2017 she married former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, James Weems Junior. Five years after they were wed, shocking allegations began to surface. When Shanteari confronted her husband a confrontation and a SWAT standoff ensued. For resources and tips on how to speak to your children about body safety...

A shade tree mechanic, a helicopter, and a murder plot. On August 29th, 2023 21-year-old, Samuel Crawford was having trouble with his truck. After leaving work, he met local mechanic, Christopher Somers for a repair. Samuel Crawford vanished. The investigation into his disappearance uncovered a chop shop and a murder plot.  If you have any information related to the murder of Samuel Crawford, please contact the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation at [email protected] Today’s episode...

A new witness, a trial, and a startling revelation. After a new witness came forward, investigators had direct evidence linking Henry Dinkins to the scene where Breasia Terrells’s body had been found. Henry Dinkins was arrested and charged with Kidnapping in the First Degree and First Degree Murder. And when it came time for trial, Breasia’s brother, D made a startling revelation on the stand. Today’s episode is sponsored by: Miracle Made Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Claim your...

Three fishermen, a flood, and a new story. As the investigation into Breasia Terrell’s disappearance continued, all eyes were on Henry Dinkins. Suspicions were raised further after a cellphone ping placed Dinkins roughly 37 miles away from the apartment in Clinton County, Iowa I’m the early morning hours after the 10-year-old girl vanished. And when his longtime girlfriend, Andrea Culberson changed her story, investigators were certain they were on the right track. Today’s episode is...

A visit, an early morning fishing trip and a purple car. On July 9th 2020, ten-year-old Breasia Terrell went with her eight-year-old half brother to visit his biological father. The children played video games before drifting off to sleep at the home of Andrea Culberson and Henry Dinkins. But the following morning Breasia was gone, Henry and Andrea claimed they had woken up and the little girl had simply vanished but…Breasia’s little brother told a different story. Today’s show is sponsored...

A mysterious woman, a hot iPhone, and cell phone data. In June of 2018 the body of 68-year-old, Roosevelt Bernard was found in a vacant lot by his home. Initially, police believed his death was an accidental electrocution due to a downed power line. But Roosevelt had been murdered. The last person to see him was his son-in-law, Cassandritz Blanc.  Cassandritz told investigators Roosevelt had walked outside to speak to an unknown male and never returned. As police investigated the case they...

A criminal history, two-court rulings, and another death. After a shocking arrest details about who Homer Lee Jackson was begin to surface. Decades after the murders, it appeared that the women and their families would finally get justice. But before the case ever made it to trial, two court rulings changed everything. Polaris Project: http://polarisproject.org/ Report Suspected Human Trafficking http://humantraffickinghotline.org/ Least of These on...

Five murders, five miles and an unexpected arrest. From 1983 to 1993 five young, black, women from North Portland were murdered. At one point police in Seattle believed the killings could have been the work of The Green River Killer. But police in Portland denied that the murders were connected. And a killer remained on the streets for over three decades. Polaris Project: http://polarisproject.org/ Report Suspected Human Trafficking http://humantraffickinghotline.org/ Miracle...

A sleep-over, a dare, and a license plate. On January 19th, 2020 six teenage boys were having a sleep-over to celebrate a birthday. During a game of truth-or-dare one of the boys was dared to play 'ding dong ditch'. A house in the neighborhood was chosen at random, it was the home of 45-year-old Anurag Chandra. What started out as a night of fun ended in the brutal murder of three teens. Remember the Three: Remember the 3 – Jacob, Daniel, and Drake Today's Episode was sponsered...

A Skype conversation, a bottle of chlorine and a missing taillight. On September 11th, 2011, John Granat Junior called 911 to report that his parent's home in Palos Park, Illinois had been robbed and his parents had been murdered. From the moment police arrived on scene things seemed off. After investigators began to talk to those that knew the Granat's they realized that nothing was as it seemed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A chat room, a nurse, and an unlikely detective. In March of 2008 Nadia Kajouji was depressed. Life wasn't going the way she expected, and she repeatedly tried to get help. Eventually she turned to a chat room looking for help and a connection. She thought she had found it in a young nurse named Cami, but nothing could have been further from the truth. It would take years and a 64-year-old grandmother named Celia Blay to unmask the predator in the chat room. Your Life Counts: Your Life...

A GPS tracking device, a sketchy roommate, and keys stuffed in a pipe. In September of 2021 19-year-old Miya Marcano missed her flight from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale. Right away her friends and family suspected a maintenance man at her apartment, 27-year-old Armando Caballero had something to do with her disappearance. Armando was later found deceased. What happened to Miya Marcano? Miya Marcano Foundation® (miyamarcanofdn.com) Today's episode is sponsored by Better Help. Save 10% on...

A missed flight, surveillance footage, and a Cash App. In September of 2021 19-year-old, Miya Marcano was supposed to catch a flight from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale to visit her family.  She never made that flight. Miya had no known enemies but there was someone who had developed an obsession with the beautiful college student. Learn more at the Miya Marcano Foundation: https://miyamarcanofdn.com/ Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These...